Substitute Custodial Worker

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, this position performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds, maintains equipment in functional condition, and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors, and others as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti and cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting rooms and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks; spreads sand and ice-melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris, and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
• Performs general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment Used

• Hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mowers, and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Complies with school district's chemical hygiene program and follows MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools or between schools and central office may be required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor and coordinate work with principals and others.
• Ability to describe cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems orally or in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others.
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedules set by supervisor(s).

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance is desirable.
• New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.